RuBe’s Closet - Modest Fashion and Lifestyle: Cotton On

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Monday, 10 November 2014

Cotton On Summer shopping

Hi again readers,

It’s November! (cue shocked face) And that means Summer is here, holidays are around the corner with braais (barbecues), beaches and leisurely summer drives. Whatever your fancy, December is looming, and with it the time to destress, unwind and put all the craziness of 2014 into the memory box.

With growing teenage boys in my household, and both with very different tastes, Cotton On is usually the go-to place for high fashion trendy pieces. I usually find some items for my modest wardrobe as well, pieces to update and incorporate latest trends at affordable prices, if needed. However, my biggest spend at Cotton On is usually for my teens and this November/December season they have not disappointed.

‘"Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents” – Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

With Christmas right around the corner, Cotton On Adults and Cotton On Body are excited to show you their offering which will be available over November and December.

From the bright summer tropical trends of Cotton On Adults to the summer poolside paradise of Cotton On Body, Christmas shopping has never been this easy!’

Happy Festive shopping!

Ciao for now,

RuBe xoxo

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Cotton On V & A Waterfront Opens tomorrow

The long awaited Cotton On Store V & A Waterfront opens its doors tomorrow morning. This is great news and promises to be a crowd puller.

Make sure to join in on the festivities on 7 June 2014, as well as competitions so head on over to Facebook and Instagram, like and follow, to get in on the action.

"The Cotton On Group opens their 100th store in South Africa this Friday at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. The Group now has over 1300 stores internationally in 16 Countries.

In celebration of the new store opening, Cotton On will be hosting a number of activities on Saturday 7 June, with various giveaways, promotions and awesome prizes up for grab with a live DJ to add to the vibe as well as a style by blogger activation. Customers who spend R500 or more will be given the opportunity to customise and print designs on basic tees at the Aussie inspired limited edition installation. To add to the excitement, a pop up coffee caravan will be in-store, offering a delicious array of coffee blends and treats.

To top off the launch celebrations, Cotton On will also be activating a new Instagram concept in South Africa, calling on consumers to share their best ON moment while in store, tagging @cottonon, #cottononVandA and including their t-shirt size in the ‘comments’ section. The most creative and inspiring moments will be judged in real time with each entry receiving an 'insta custom print out' when exiting the store and lucky winners will receive a fashion tee.

To get involved and stay informed of all the exciting launch activities, follow the official hashtag, #cottononVandA on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. “

Ciao for now,

RuBe xoxo

Friday, 14 February 2014

An ode to my Valentine

This post is rather delayed, but since it’s Valentine’s Day I thought it the perfect time to share our anniversary celebrations and spread a little love…

The clebrations were secret and the only details hubby shared was that I needed to be comfortable, and to not wear the highest heels, and to be ready early morning. It was school holidays and the boys were rather bummed at being left behind, feeling a bit excluded from our plans.

To my great delight, he had planned a scenic helicopter trip, followed by a super relaxing massage at the Amani Spa at the Radisson, finished off with lunch at my favourite restaurant Tobago’s.

The helicopter trip was an item on my bucket list, one which we both just didn’t have the time to get to, so I was really impressed he chose this to celebrate our 18 years of marriage. It was spectacular, a bit windy of course, but nonetheless absolutely breathtaking. I know I always say this, but I love my city, the vibes, the sights and the culture.

It’s such a special thing to be able to celebrate 18 years of marriage, its become so common to hear of divorce that it makes me thankful everyday for what we share. It comes with challenges definitely, but that’s what its about, dealing with misunderstandings and knowing that your desire to be together outweighs all the other little things which can be classified as unimportant noise.

And now for some necessary corny sentiments (it is Valentine’s Day afterall!)

For you, my Valentine:

“Thank You Mr Right, for being my best friend & confidant,
My sounding board, companion and co-driver along this path of life,
For being a part of the tumultuous journey of raising three young men,
For keeping me sane in times of insanity,
For being my safety net when I fall down,
And my antidote for the poisons in my life,
It has been an adventure of note, and I pray that there will be many more adventures to come.
Forever forward and upward, together.”

Not forgetting the photos of this most enjoyable day!

My outfit:

Cotton On Top

Guess Denim Jacket

Woolworths White pants

Nine West espadrilles

Forever New neckpiece

Paul’s Boutique overseas purchase

Dolce & Gabanna Sunnies

Ciao for Now,

RuBe xoxo

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Welcome Home Mum!

My mom recently embarked on a visit to Mecca and returned on Sunday. In the spirit of this holy month, I thought I'd include a few lines on this special journey which I hope to take. I'll be patient until my time comes, Inshallah (God willing).

One performs many of the rituals as is required for Hajj (pilgrimage), and spend your days in prayer in two major mosques in Madinah and Mecca. The time is generally used for introspection, asking forgiveness for sins and repeating many of the actions performed by our last prophet , Muhammad (PBUH). Of course, there's also loads of shopping to be done, usually more abayas (black cloaks), prayer mats, jewellery etc etc.

So the sweet thing with my moms journey this time is that my son, Ihsaan (9), wanted to know each day where she was and what she would see and do. We would then try to follow her travels from SA, he was really interested in what happens in the Holy Land with such fresh curiosity.